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Acer Predator XB273U vs Samsung Odyssey Ark 2nd Gen: Comparison
Acer Predator XB273U and Samsung Odyssey Ark 2nd Gen differ on sdr brightness: Acer Predator XB273U at 400 nits, Samsung Odyssey Ark 2nd Gen at 600 nits, which puts Samsung Odyssey Ark 2nd Gen ahead on that measure. They match on 10 other specifications, including aspect ratio, refresh rate and response time.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Panel Type | IPS | VA |
| Brand | Acer | Samsung |
| Model Number | XB273U GS | LS55CG970NNXGO |
| Screen Size | 27 in-51% | 55 |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 (QHD) | 3840 x 2160 (4K UHD) |
| Panel Technology | IPS | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 ms | 1 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| HDR Support | Yes | Yes |
| Curved | No | Yes |
| Native Resolution | 2560x1440 | 3840x2160 |
| Screen Curvature | Flat | 1000R |
| Max Refresh Rate | 165 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Response Time GtG | 1 ms | 1 ms |
| VRR Standard | G-Sync Compatible | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| SDR Brightness | 400 nits | 600 nits |
| Native Contrast Ratio | 1000:1 | 1000000 :1 |
| DCI-P3 Coverage | 95 % | 95 % |
| Height Adjustment Range | 115 mm | 270 mm |
| Pivot To Portrait | Yes | Yes |
| VESA Mount Pattern | 100x100 | 200x200 |
| Built-in Speakers | Yes | Yes |
| Series | Predator XB273U | Odyssey Ark (2nd Gen) |
| Color Gamut | 95% DCI-P3 | 95% DCI-P3 |
| HDR Formats | HDR10 | Quantum HDR 32x, HDR10+ Gaming |
| Source URL | https://www.acer.com/gb-en/predator/monitors/xb3/pdp/UM.HX0EE.S05 | https://www.samsung.com/us/monitors/gaming/55-inch-odyssey-ark-2nd-gen-4k-uhd-165hz-1ms-quantum-mini-led-curved-gaming-screen-sku-ls55cg970nnxgo/ |
Verdict
Acer Predator XB273U
8.1 / 10 Expert Rating
A solid, no-surprises 27-inch QHD gaming monitor that competes well against the segment's established favorites.